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Mauwane Raophala

Mauwane Raophala is a seasoned sports journalist and media professional hailing from Tzaneen, Limpopo. A specialist in South African football, he currently serves as a core member of the editorial team at FARPost, one of the country’s leading soccer news publications. ​Raophala holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Limpopo. His career began in 2018 with a strong foundation in research and monitoring at Gender Links, followed by a tenure at Tenacity Magazine. Since joining FARPost in September 2020, Raophala has transitioned from a media monitor and researcher into a prominent football writer. ​Known for his diligence and insightful analysis, Raophala combines his background in case study writing and research to bring depth to football reporting, covering everything from match analysis to player movements in the PSL and NFD.

Mauwane Raophala

Tshepo Rikhotso in Sekhukhune United colours
2 years ago

Tshepo Rikhotso ends Sekhukhune United chapter in search for minutes

This publication has it on good authority that defender Tshepo Rikhotso has ended his chapter with Limpopo club Sekhukhune United ahead of the 2024/25 PSL…
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Miguel Timm of Orlando Pirates
2 years ago

Miguel Timm signs contract extension with Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates midfielder Miguel Timm has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the club until at least 2026. Timm's new one-year deal includes…
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ABC Motsepe League side Kruger United
2 years ago

From working in the mine back to PSL: The Roggert Nyundu story

Former PSL striker Roggert Nyundu has opened up about his three-year break while working in the mine and his desire to return to professional football. He…
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Highbury FC players
2 years ago

Highbury FC crowned ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs champions

Eastern Cape's Highbury FC have been crowned the 2023/24 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs champions after beating Kruger United from Mpumalanga 2-0 at…
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TS Galaxy coach Sead Ramovic
2 years ago

How Sead Ramovic impacted Thato Khiba’s game

TS Galaxy midfielder Thato Khiba has revealed how coach Sead Ramovic has impacted his game since joining the Rockets in the 2023/24 season. Khiba signed for…
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Kruger United coach Vusi Mkhatshwa
2 years ago

Kruger United coach makes decision on his future after gaining promotion to PSL

Kruger United coach Vusi Mkhatshwa has made a decision on his future after helping the Mpumalanga-based outfit gain promotion to the PSL in the Motsepe…
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Highbury FC for gaining promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship League
2 years ago

Two new Motsepe Foundation Championship clubs confirmed

Two new Motsepe Foundation Championship clubs were confirmed following the 2023/24 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs semi-finals on Friday afternoon. The…
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Njampela FC coach Tshepo Motsoeneng
2 years ago

Tshepo Motsoeneng shares thoughts on ex-Sundowns winger at Motsepe Playoffs

Njampela FC head coach Tshepo Motsoeneng has shared his thoughts on a former Mamelodi Sundowns winger featuring at the ongoing ABC Motsepe League National…
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Highbury coach Kabelo Sibiya
2 years ago

Former PSL coach questions referee’s behaviour at Motsepe League National Playoffs

A former PSL coach questioned the referees' behaviour at the ongoing ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs in the Northern Cape. The 2023/24 SAFA ABC Motsepe…
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FN Rangers FC bench
2 years ago

DAY 2: First team sent packing in Motsepe League National Playoffs

Day two of the ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs encounters saw one of the nine teams in the highly competitive tournament sent packing. The 2023/24 SAFA…
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Kruger United players
2 years ago

DAY 1: ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs roar to life

The 2023/24 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs officially kicked off on Tuesday, 18 June at Mxolisi Dicky Jacobs Stadium in Upington, Northern Cape. All…
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Coach Tshepo Motsoeneng on the touchline
2 years ago

The dream Tshepo Motsoeneng wishes to fulfill before he retires

Tshepo Motsoeneng, who is making his sixth appearance at the SAFA ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs, has revealed the dream he wishes to fulfil before he…
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